In the eighteenth century, the ranks of what social class grew steadily in western Europe as the result of economic expansion?

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The economic expansion during the eighteenth century, particularly due to the Industrial Revolution and increased trade, led to the growth of the middle class in western Europe. This class included merchants, professionals, and others who benefited from the economic changes.

In the Eighteenth Century, the Ranks of What Social Class